People in Front of the Broadcast Preceptor Awards Display

About This Item

Students stand in front of a display board titled “Broadcast Preceptor Awards,” examining photographs of prominent media figures and broadcast professionals. One student gestures toward the board while holding notes, as others look closely at the images and printed materials. The display includes labeled portraits of television and radio personalities, reflecting San Francisco State University’s connections to professionals in broadcasting and media. The scene suggests an academic presentation or informational exhibit related to the University’s Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) program.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0445
Context

In academic settings, a preceptor is typically an experienced professional who serves as a mentor, advisor, or guest instructor, offering students practical insight from their field. Broadcast preceptors would have provided guidance and industry perspective to students studying broadcasting, journalism, or media production.

Additional Context:
San Francisco State University’s Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) program prepares students in both the theory and practice of television, radio, video, audio, and media production. BECA combines classroom learning with hands-on studio experience, giving students opportunities to work on real productions — including student-run radio and television broadcasts — as part of their coursework. Graduates of the program go on to careers in broadcasting, entertainment, journalism, and other media professions. The display of Broadcast Preceptor Awards likely reflects the department’s tradition of honoring industry professionals who have served as mentors, advisors, or guest instructors to students studying media arts.

 

Credits: Some descriptions were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.

Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Type
Still Image
Format
35mm Slide
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
236

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